Friday, October 2, 2026
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee received a project proposal for a multifamily development at 3909 9th Avenue SW.
On May 22, the committee reviewed the proposed development called …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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6/4/24
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The Port of Olympia approved the distribution of its annual small cities and communities program grants to the cities of Bucoda, Rainier, Rochester and Tenino.
The Port Commission …
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Contractors will begin pouring new concrete sidewalks and curbs on Boulevard Road near the Union Avenue Pathway and Wheeler Avenue in Olympia starting this week.
The work is related to …
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On Wednesday, Olympia held an informational meeting on the West Bayview Landing project that would build 242 residential units and public amenities along the shoreline of Budd Inlet.
Associate …
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The Evergreen State College Track & Field Team ended the outdoor season with Alauna Carstens winning All-American honors, placing 7th out of 34 participants in the women’s 5000 meters in …
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“It’s the day of a million smiles,” Karen Schoessel announced on May 29, 2024, with a big smile of her own. She seemed to be everywhere at once, overseeing an ocean of military, …
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By Shirley Stirling
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6/3/24
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An altercation late Thursday evening at the intersection of Thurston Avenue and Franklin Street led to the pepper spray attack, and later on, the arrest of a 30-year-old male.
Olympia Police …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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6/3/24
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Starting Monday, June 17, Intercity Transit will cease posting rider alerts on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
This decision comes in response to changes in the algorithms of …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/31/24
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Conservation group Black Hills Audubon Society (BHAS) is requesting the Port of Olympia to postpone the upcoming air show scheduled for June 15 and 16 to after August 15 so the event does not overlap …
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The women’s team of FC Olympia won their first away game this season after peppering Lane United FC, 4-1, at their home turf at Civic Park in Eugene, OR last Friday, May 24, as they remain …
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By Vince Zafra
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5/30/24
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Olympia’s annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the federal government has declined by $15,000 to $347,000 for the program year 2024, Anastasia Everett, the city’s …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/29/24
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On April 24 the Olympia Fire Department responded to a car fire in The Jungle, the homeless encampment located near the 3200 block of Martin Way East.
As KOMO News reported on May 23, …
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On March 24, the Olympia Police Department (OPD) posted a request for public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an arson incident.
The Washington State Patrol located …
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By Darlanne Cruz
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5/29/24
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FC Olympia’s rebuilding men’s squad struggled to a relatively slow start in their 2024 campaign in the USL League Two (USL2) as they dropped their league opener against Tacoma Stars FC, …
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By Vince Zafra
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5/29/24
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Olympia's Community Livability and Public Safety Committee voted to move to the city council the recommendation to create an independent Community Oversight Board, which enhances the community's role …
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In celebration of Pride Month, the Puget Sound Estuarium is hosting a series of events to recognize diversity through visibility of LGBTQIA+ individuals in STEM, as well as educate the community …
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There will be a temporary closure of Waddell Creek Road SW, from 90th Lane SW to 86th Lane SW, starting June 3 and continuing until June 30, according to Thurston County Public Works.
The …
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5/28/24
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The Community Livability and Public Safety Committee approved the Cultural Access Advisory Board's (CAAB) recommendation to fund 60 local organizations for over $2 million and forwarded the same to …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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5/27/24
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Olympia and Tumwater are set to spend $7.6 million to construct pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Mottman Road.
The Tumwater Public Works Committee agreed on Thursday, May 23, to …
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On May 11 at 4 p.m., the Olympia Police Department (OPD) responded to a reported theft at JCPenney, located at 625 Black Lake Boulevard SW.
According to the OPD police report, the …
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